OK, a couple of these look like metal detector finds and the other two look like someone spent a little too much time cleaning them. These just go to show you the different levels of AG. Looks like the one 1845 was dinged by a shovel a few times before they got it out of the ground. Then again, after more than 150 years - what do you expect a cent to look like - They will spend a few years at least in a nice cozy safe. I wish they could tell their story - what a story it would be... Darryl
Nice coins - gotta love large cents. Here is the one that arrived yesterday - looks like it was also cleaned at one point.
Yes, these five are the first for me as well as some of the others. In any condition they are great additions to any collection. Thanks for sharing yours... Darryl
Nothing like some good old Large Cents that have some history to tell. I been looking for middle date large cents to practice attribution on, so the coin looks like an Newcomb-2 variety with a rarity of 2+.
Which coin Shortgapbob? I have to go and buy the book just to have a look at it. As I have never held one in my hand before yesterday I cannot even begin to understand how hard they are to attribute. Hope you enjoyed these examples. Darryl
Sorry, I was referring to the 1830. I actually enjoy attributing coins like this, especially when I have them in hand. It's great to sit there and hold a coin and look at it that closely to properly attribute the piece. When looking at it closer like this, I tend to respect the history more.
Darryl: Your detecting finds are a whole lot better looking than mine. Obviously, they were not in the ground where fertilizer was used. You should see what they look like then.
I have to go buy some books so I can at least have an idea of what the different attributes look like. I have been told that it gets much harder if not impossible as they are worn more. I would have to think that's true as things like the dates get so distorted with wear. I also love and respect the historical aspect of these coins. They are great coins to look at and admire.
Frank - I wish they were my finds for many-many different reasons. Could you please show us some of your better finds (condition or rarity)? One - I would love to have the time to detect - I'm sure the hills of western PA are littered with old coins if I could find the right spots. Two - The cost would be my time Three - The coins found would NOT be taking long chemical baths Four - Just maybe I'd find some old gold coin that has made its way into the ground - OK - now I'm dreaming a little Regards, Darryl
Nice, I only have one large cent in my collection. It's an 1837 that's so worn i can only make out the date with a magnifying glass.
